Psalm 95 A Meditation

Psalm 95

1. 1  Come, let us sing to the Holy One; *
   let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

2. 2  Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving, * and raise a loud shout with psalms.

3. 3  For you, O God, are a great God; * you are great above all gods.

4. 4  In your hand are the caverns of the earth, * and the heights of the hills are yours also.

5. 5  The sea is yours, for you made it, *
   and your hands have molded the dry land.

6. 6  Come, let us bow down and bend the knee, * and kneel before God, our Maker,

7. 7  For you are our God,
   and we are the people of your pasture and the sheep of your hand. *

   Oh, that today we would hearken to your voice!

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About the image above: artist Eloise Schneider Mote

"Eloise paints fine art pieces that encompass gorgeous landscapes, flowers, cotton fields, floral arrangements, and other delicate and detailed works. Her playful side lends a hand in her creation of fun art - striped cats, fat pigs, big lipped fish, and curious cows. Eloise's art also includes images of Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Mexico - down by the water, in a village, or near a field in the sunlight of the dawn. She also paints ships and beaches, trees and forests, and the beautiful landscapes of the United States.

Faith is important to Eloise as an artist and she develops that belief system into many of her paintings: three crosses at Calvary, the cross on Pensacola Beach that overlooks the bay, children in the hands of God, the birth of Jesus Christ, and others.

Perhaps the most unusual of Eloise's artwork are her watercolor and digital renditions of American Sign Language. As a teacher of the deaf and other children with special needs, Eloise has a heart for the art that reflects her love for those children. Her painting of the ASL "I Love You" sign is bright and bold, a wonderful piece for a hearing or deaf person to enjoy. The world is grand and love can be too. Eloise's work is just that: full of love and life. Her paintings of animals take on a "pop art" style: bright and colorful! These are quite popular."